 |
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
2.4L, DOHC,
16-valve SMPI I-4 |
2.4-Liter DOHC,
16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged |
| Availability |
Standard - Base, Touring
and Limited Edition |
Standard - PT Turbo |
| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled |
I-4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429
cu. cm) |
148.2 cu. in. (2429
cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0) |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.4 x 101) |
| Valve System |
Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel
roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters |
DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port, electronic |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate,
aluminum alloy head, balance shafts
|
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with
cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
9.4:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (62.5 bhp/L) |
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (61.8 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
162 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4000 rpm |
245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 3600 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 electronically limited |
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane R+M/2 |
Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 -
preferred,
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.4 qt. (7.0L) |
8 qt. (7.6L) |
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor,
internal engine features(a) |
Close-coupled three-way catalyst,
heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (450 kg) (20 sq. ft. maximum
allowable frontal area) |
None |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
20/27 - manual |
20/26 - manual |
| 20/25 - automatic |
19/25 - automatic |
| (a) Meets LEV (Low Emission
Vehicle) requirements in all 50 states. |
| Transmission |
Manual Five-Speed |
Getrag, Manual,
Five-Speed Overdrive |
Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdrive |
| Availability |
Standard - Base, Touring and Limited
Edition |
Standard - PT Turbo |
Optional for all models (PT Turbo includes
AutoStick®) |
| Description |
Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in
all forward ratios; reverse brake; cable-operated, three-plane shifter
|
Synchronized in all gears; cable-operated,
three-plane shifter |
Electronic control, electronically modulated
converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.50 |
3.92 |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.96 |
2.21 |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.36 |
1.46 |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.971 |
1.11 |
0.69 |
| 5th |
0.811 |
0.88 |
- |
| Reverse |
3.42 |
3.62 |
2.21 |
| Final Drive |
3.45 |
3.29 |
3.91 |
| Overall Top-Gear |
2.8 |
2.898 |
2.694 |
| Dimensions
& Capacities (a) |
Chrysler PT
Cruiser |
| Wheelbase |
103.0 (2616) |
| Track, Front |
58.3 (1481) |
| Track, Rear |
58.2 (1478) |
| Overall Length |
168.8 (4288) |
| Overall Width @ Front Seat |
67.1 (1705) |
| Overall Height |
63.0 (1601) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.0 (152) - Base, Touring and Limited |
| 5.8 (148) - PT Turbo |
| Estimated Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) |
3108 (1411) - manual transaxle |
| 3182 (1443) - automatic transaxle |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
59/41 - with manual transmission at curb
weight |
| Dimensions & Capacities
(a) |
Chrysler PT
Cruiser |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.379 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
15.0 gal. (57L) |
| Load Capacity(b) |
865 lbs. (392 kg) |
| (b) Includes driver, passengers and all
cargo. |
| Accomodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity |
2 |
3 |
| Head Room |
40.4 (1026) |
39.6 (1006) |
| Leg Room |
40.6 (1032) |
40.8 (1038) |
| Shoulder Room |
54.6 (1386) |
53.9 (1368.4) |
| Knee Clearance |
- |
2.6 (65.8) |
| Hip Room |
54.0 (1372) |
46.8 (1188) |
| SAE Volume |
51.8 cu. ft. (1.47 cu. m) |
49.4 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m) |
| Seat Travel |
9.0 (228)
horizontal - All,
1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster |
| Recliner Range |
54° |
| SAE Cargo Volume Aft of Rear Seat |
19.0 cu.
ft. (0.538 cu. m) |
| SAE Cargo Volume Rear Seats Out |
64.2 cu. ft. (1.82 cu. m) |
| Load Capacity |
115 lbs.
(52 kg) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index |
120.2 cu. ft. (3.41 cu. m) |
| Suspension |
Chrysler PT
Cruiser |
| Front |
MacPherson struts,
asymmetrical lower control arms,
coil springs and link-type stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Trailing arms, twist beam axle with integral
tubular stabilizer bar, Watt's linkage, coil springs and gas-charged
shock absorbers
|
| Steering |
Chrysler PT
Cruiser |
| Type |
Power rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio |
17.2:1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 with base tires and manual transmission |
| 3.0 with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle |
| 2.8 with 16-inch tires and automatic
transaxle |
| 2.6 with PT Turbo |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with base tires and
manual transaxle |
| 37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with 16-inch tires
and manual transaxle |
| 40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with base or 16-inch
tires and automatic transaxle |
| 42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with PT Turbo and automatic
transaxle |
| 41.5 ft. (12.6 m) with PT Turbo and manual
transaxle |
| Wheels |
| Standard - Base |
Type and material |
Steel |
| Size |
15 x 6.0 |
| Standard - Touring |
Type and material |
P195/65R15 all-season touring |
| Size |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Standard - Limited Edition |
Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, chrome clad |
| Size |
16 x 6.0 |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
Type and material |
Cast-aluminum, painted (optional chrome) |
| Size |
17 x 6.0 |
| Tires |
| Standard - Base |
Size and type |
P195/65R15 89T all-season touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
839 (521) |
| Standard - Touring and Limited Edition |
Size and type |
P205/55R16 89T all-season touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle LS |
| Revs per mile (km) |
840 (522) |
| Standard - PT Turbo |
Size and type |
P205/50R17 93H black sidewall all-season
performance |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A |
| Revs per mile (km) |
832 (517) |
| Brakes |
Standard - Base,
Touring and Limited Edition |
Standard - Limited
Edition; Optional - Base and Touring |
| Front |
| Size and Type |
11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc
with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding caliper
|
Same as standard with ABS
Performance disc - PT Turbo |
| Swept Area |
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm) |
227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
| Size and Type |
8.66 x 1.57 (220 x 40) drum |
10.62 x 0.35 (269 x 9) solid disc with
1.42 (36) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS and EVBP |
| Swept Area |
85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm) |
149.8 sq. in. (996 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum |
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